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World AIDS Day is Dec. 1 Are You AIDS/HIV Aware?
December 2017Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) attacks the immune system. It stays in the body for life, but treatment can keep it under control and keep the…
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Healthy Vision Tips - for Kids!
December 2017Parents, take a few minutes to talk with your kids about these important eye-care tips. Now's the time to create habits that will give them…
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How do Antacids Differ?
December 2017Q: I'm not sure which type of over-the- counter antacid to choose for heartburn (or whether to choose another remedy). What are the differences? A:…
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Tips for Checking Your Child’s Blood Sugar
October 2017If your child has diabetes, it’s important to check his or her blood-sugar levels regularly: Before meals and at bedtime, a minimum of four times…
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What is Inflammatory Breast Cancer?
October 2017Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare and very aggressive disease in which cancer cells block lymph vessels in the skin of the breast. This type…
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Meningococcal Vaccine: What Parents Need to Know.
October 2017Meningococcal disease is not very common in the U.S., but teens and young adults are at increased risk. Fortunately, there are vaccines to help prevent…
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